Two things are going to be required for the energy transition: pilot projects to enable the industry to figure out what solutions are practical, scalable and sustainable, and training to deliver the diverse new skill-set needed to manage the transition to alternative fuels.
This article is part of a series written by people across shipping in response to this question about how to deploy a hypothetical TradeWinds Sustainable Shipping Fund:
How, where and why would you invest $1bn for the best return in sustainable shipping, as the industry grapples with the need to cut carbon emissions, improve efficiency and keep cargoes moving in a world facing multiple economic and political challenges? The investment will be made now and ideally...